Author: Alex Smith

Building on a stream of news about the Deadpool sequel and Cable casting, Marvel has an all-new preview of their upcoming solo series written by James Robinson: [PRESS RELEASE] Locked and loaded! CABLE Breaks Out the Big Guns – Your First Look at the New Series! CABLE #1 – In Stores May 31st! New York, NY—May 5, 2017 — With all of time hanging in the balance, there’s only one man with the skills to save…

Continuing on what has been a successful year so far, Archie Comics has unveiled their full plans for Free Comic Book Day. In addition to the previously announced gold-tier Riverdale prequel and the first issue of Betty & Veronica, Archie has a slew of creator meet and greets scheduled all across the country. For those lucky enough to be in LA this weekend, Riverdale showrunner himself, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, will be at Golden Apple Comics (http://www.goldenapplecomics.com/) doing a signing. Full…

Comics and music are set to collide at select locations of the long-running rock festival, Warped Tour. While the festival runs all summer in over 40 spots throughout the country, Valiant and their stable of creators are appearing on the following dates: June 16, 2017 Seattle, WA July 8, 2017 Wantagh, NY July 9, 2017 Hartford, CT August 5, 2017 San Diego, CA August 6, 2017 Pomona, CA In addition to giveaways, merchandise and a…

“What if you were a grad student who had to start murdering people? What would you do?” That’s the question that Ed Brubaker asks when describing his new ongoing series, KILL OR BE KILLED, at the Image Expo. The story, which features art from longtime collaborator Sean Phillips, follows a man in his late 20’s that needs to murder people on a certain timeline. Is there an external force guiding him? Is it…

Today at Image Expo in Seattle, Image Comics announced a new series from writer Brian Azzarello and arist Eduardo Risso, entitled Moonshine. The series is Azzarello’s first with Image. After twenty years working under DC’s Vertigo imprint, the writer said that he wanted to venture into “new territory” and “try something different.” The series is his attempt at blending genres, specifically those of old mobster movies and old monster movies. Moonshine features a story…

Today at Image Expo, writer Jonathan Hickman announced his latest endeavor, a new series entitled The Black Monday Murders, which he will be co-creating with artist Tomm Coker. Hickman has wanted to do a magic book for a while, but in this story financial institutions are the houses of magic where increased power is gained through increased wealth. The Black Monday Murders revolves around a real-world event in 1987 known as Black Monday which helped contribute to the…

Today at Image Expo in Seattle, Image Comics announced a new series from writer Bryan Hill and artist Nelson Blake, entitled Romulus. The book follows an assassin named Ashlar, who was trained from birth to be an assassin, but has a change of heart in first issue and decides she wants to take down organization. Hill described the story as “face melting action adventure story with a female protagonist”, which will discuss some esoteric historical concepts and dark…

Today at Image Expo in Seattle, comics creator Leila Del Duca (Shutter) announced a new graphic novel entitled Afar. Described as a science fiction fantasy adventure starring two siblings who have to make it on their own after their parents leave them, Afar has one sister who is capable of astral projection and uses it to connect with people on another planet. In their attempts to get back to that planet, the siblings will deal with…

Brenden Fletcher, Babs Tarr and Cameron Stewart have announced Motor Crush at the Image Expo in Seattle. It’s a brand new science fiction story that involves motorcycle racing mixed with action-packed gladiatorial battles (also on motorcycles). It follows pro racer Domino Swift as she makes her way through the racing circuit. At night, she battles rival gangs in stylish fights that are semi-inspired by the classic 70’s brawler movie The Warriors. Themes of heartbreak and family will…

Cult legend Howard Chaykin announced his new book, THE DIVIDED STATES OF HYSTERIA, at the Image Expo today. This story will skew a bit different than his usual work, as it focuses on the aftermath of the next big terrorist attack on American soil. Chaykin described it as “a glimpse into our possible future”, and believes that the complex themes of identity and genetic nature will resonate in the current political climate. HYSTERIA will also pull…